Fontana a Pinocchio, Milan

#219 among attractions in Milan

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The Fontana a Pinocchio is a fountain located in a traffic island in Corso Indipendenza, a central avenue of Milan, Italy. It is decorated with a complex of bronze statues based on Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio, designed by Italian sculptor Attilio Fagioli and realized by the Fonderia Artistica Battaglia foundry. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°28'4"N, 9°12'49"E

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Parchetto di Corso IndipendenzaZona 3 (Buenos Aires - Venezia)Milan Italy

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Fontana a Pinocchio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Biblioteca del Museo civico di storia naturale, Casa Guazzoni, Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana a Pinocchio?

Nearby attractions include Porta Monforte, Milan (9 min walk), Casa Campanini, Milan (13 min walk), Viale Luigi Majno, Milan (13 min walk), Palazzo Berri-Meregalli, Milan (14 min walk).

How to get to Fontana a Pinocchio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana a Pinocchio:

Bus

C.so Indipendenza - Via Bronzetti • Lines: 54, 61 (1 min walk)
Corso Indipendenza - Via Bronzetti • Lines: 54, 60, 61, 62 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Dateo • Lines: 92 (5 min walk)
Viale Piceno - Via Archimede • Lines: 92 (6 min walk)

Train

Milano Dateo (5 min walk)
Milano Porta Venezia (16 min walk)

Tram

Piazza Tricolore • Lines: 19, 9 (9 min walk)
Via Bixio • Lines: 19 (9 min walk)

Metro

Palestro • Lines: M1 (17 min walk)
Porta Venezia • Lines: M1 (17 min walk)